Fosroc®

Renderoc® LA55 constructive solutions

High performance, free flowing, low Standards Compliance

alkali, micro-concrete reinstatement Renderoc LA55 complies to AS 4020:2018 at an exposure
mortar conforming to the level of 15,000mm² per litre; AWQC Report 310866.
requirements of EN 1504-3 Class R4 Copies of the report are available on the Fosroc website.

Uses Description
Renderoc LA55 is ideal for the reinstatement of large, Renderoc LA55 is supplied as a ready to use blend of dry
structural sections of concrete as well as for many smaller powders which require only the site addition of clean water
locations where difficulties of access make hand or trowel- to produce a free-flowing, shrinkage compensated, micro-
applied mortars impractical. The highly fluid nature of concrete suitable for large volume repairs at a nominal
Renderoc LA55 obviates the need for compaction and thickness in excess of 50mm.
vibration even where access to the repair zone is restricted
or where reinforcement is congested. It is suitable for use The material is based on Portland Cement, graded
where excellent chloride and carbon dioxide resistance is aggregates and additives, which minimises water demand,
required or for repairs to concrete affected by alkali-silica promotes high fluidity, ensures fast strength gain and long-
reaction (ASR). Renderoc LA55 is alkaline in nature and term durability. A unique system controls plastic and long-
will protect embedded steel reinforcement. The resistivity term drying shrinkage. The aggregate grading is designed
of Renderoc LA55 makes it suitable for electro-chemical to aid uniform mixing and to eliminate segregation under
repairs. pumping pressures. It’s low alkali content minimises the risk
of alkali–silica reaction. The hardened product exhibits
Renderoc LA55 is suitable for use with Galvashield incipient excellent thermal compatibility and very low water
anode protection and Cathodic Protection systems. Contact permeability.
Fosroc for further details.
Maximum aggregate size is 5mm.
Advantages Renderoc LA55 is not hazardous in accordance with
 Maximum compatibility with concrete compressive Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals. Contains <0.1%
strength, 30 - 60MPa RCS.

 Unique dual expansion system offers an extremely

Design Criteria
high level of control of plastic shrinkage and long-term
drying shrinkage Renderoc LA55 is designed for large volume repairs typically
in excess of 50mm deep. The product can be applied in
 Low alkali content minimises risk of alkali-silica sections generally between 50mm - 200mm thick. Greater
reaction thicknesses may be achievable dependent on the
 Excellent bond to concrete substrates without configuration of the repair, location and volume of exposed
independent primer reinforcing steel. Long narrow repairs should be avoided
where possible and pours arranged to achieve a
 Very low permeability provides excellent protection length:minimum thickness ratio, of not more than 20:1. Under
against carbon dioxide and chlorides conditions of high temperature and rapid drying or when
 Low thermal resistivity very small sections are being constructed this ratio should
be reduced. Longer lengths may be achievable, again
 Suitable for high voltage cable grouting dependent on configuration, steel position and density,
 Exceptional flow allows pumping or pouring into ambient temperature, humidity and other environmental
restricted locations considerations.

 Self-compacting nature eliminates honeycombing and

displaces air without vibration
 Suitable for electro-chemical repairs
 Pre-bagged to overcome site-batched variations - only
the site addition of clean water is required
 Contains no chloride admixtures
 Complies to AS 4020:2018 - suitable for use in
drinking water
 RCS (Respirable Crystalline Silica) Hazard Free

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Properties
The following results were obtained at a water:powder ratio of 0.133 and temperature of 20°C unless otherwise stated.

Test Method Standard EN 1504 R4 Test Result

Requirement
Compressive Strength EN 12190:1999 ≥ 45 MPa 74.3 MPa @28 days
AS 1478.2 - 2005 - 5 MPa @ 1 day
30 MPa @ 3 days
42 MPa @ 7 days
60 MPa @ 28 days
Bond strength by pull off EN 1542:1999 ≥ 2.0 MPa Without primer 3.3 MPa
(pre-soak)
Chloride ion Content EN 1015-17:2000 ≤ 0.05% 0.002%
VOC content ASTM D 3960 - 05 - 14g / litre
Capillary Absorption EN 1307:2002 ≤ 0.5 Kg/(m² x h0.5) 0.1 Kg/(m² x h0.5)
Carbonation Resistance EN 13295:2005 d ≤ref concrete Conform
Coefficient of thermal expansion EN 1770:1990 Declared Value 17.2 x 10-6 /°C
Shrinkage and Expansion EN 12617-4:2002 > 2.0 MPa Shrinkage: 3.3 MPa
Expansion: 3.3 MPa
Elastic Modulus EN 13412:2008 > 20 GPa 39.3 GPa
(BS 1881 - 34 kN/mm² @ 28 days
Elastic Modulus in Compression
Pt 121:1983)
Chloride Diffusion Nordtest NT Build 443 - 0.64 x 10-12 m²/sec
Flexural Strength AS 1012.11 - 2000 - 10.1 MPa @ 28 days
Tensile Strength AS 1012.10 - 2000 - 5.5 MPa @ 28 days
AS 1012.18 - 1996 - Initial Set: 6 hours, 30 mins
Setting Time
Final Set: 9 hours
Fresh Wet Density - 2270 Kg/m³
Drying Shrinkage (25 x 25 x 285) AS 1478.2 - 2005 - < 300 microstrains @ 7 days
prisms @ 27oC, 55% RH) < 550 microstrains @ 28 days
RTA Rapid Mortar Bar -
Alkali reactive particles <0.1% (Non-Reactive)
Test RTA T363
Flow Characteristics AS1478.2 - 2005 - 600mm (flow trough)
IEEE Standard 442-2017; 0.66 Km/W
Thermal Resistivity
Ausgrid NS130 Appendix K
Clarification of property values: The typical properties given above are derived from laboratory testing. Results derived from
field applied samples may vary.

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Application Instructions Mixing

Care should be taken to ensure that Renderoc LA55 is
Preparation thoroughly mixed. A forced-action mixer is essential. Mix for
The unrestrained surface area of the repair must be kept to 3 to 5 minutes at a slow speed (400/500rpm) in a suitably
a minimum. The formwork should be rigid and tight to prevent sized drum using appropriate equipment such as a
loss of material and have properly sealed faces to ensure 120/140mm helical mixing paddle fitted to a heavy-duty
that no water is absorbed from the repair material. The 1600W mixer.
formwork should include drainage outlets for presoaking
Free-fall mixers must not be used. Mixing of part bags
and, if beneath a soffit, provision for air-venting. Provision
should never be attempted.
must also be made for suitable access points to pour or
pump the mixed micro-concrete into place. It is essential that machine mixing capacity and labour
availability is adequate to enable the placing operation to
Saw cut or cut back the extremities of the repair locations
be carried out continuously. Measure 2.4 - 2.8 litres of
to a depth of at least 25mm to avoid feather-edging and to
drinking quality water and pour three-quarters into the mixer.
provide a square edge. Break out the complete repair area
With the machine in operation, add one full 20kg bag of
to a minimum depth of 50mm up to the sawn edge.
Renderoc LA55 and mix for one minute before adding the
Clean the surface and remove any dust, unsound or rest of the water. Mix for a further 2 - 3 minutes until a smooth
contaminated material, plaster, oil, paint, grease, corrosion even consistency is obtained. Note that powder must always
deposits or algae. Where breaking out is not required, be added to water. The quantities mixed may be scaled up
roughen the surface and remove any laitance by light as required.
scabbling or grit blasting.
When the drill and paddle mixing method is used, the complete
Oil and grease deposits should be removed by steam 2.4 - 2.8 litres of water should be placed in the mixing drum.
cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the use of a proprietary With the paddle rotating, add one full 20kg bag of Renderoc
degreaser. The effectiveness of decontamination should LA55 and mix for 2 - 3 minutes until a smooth even consistency
then be assessed by a pull-off test. is obtained.
Expose fully any corroded steel in the repair area and remove It is recommended that the mixed product be passed through
all loose scale and corrosion deposits paying particular a suitable coarse metal screen prior to placing or pumping
attention to the back of exposed steel bars. Abrasive blasting to highlight any unmixed material.
or high pressure water blasting is recommended for this
process. Mixing warning
Where corrosion has occurred due to the presence of As with other ‘one pack’ repair mortars, Renderoc LA55 may
chlorides, the steel should be high-pressure washed with exhibit satisfactory handling characteristics even though
clean water immediately after grit-blasting to remove inadequately mixed. This will result in a significantly lower
corrosion products from pits and imperfections within its level of performance or possible failure. It is therefore
surface. essential that mixing instructions are strictly adhered to with
particular emphasis on the quantity of water used and the
Reinforcing steel priming time of the mixing operation.
Apply one full coat of Nitoprime Zincrich and allow to dry
Placing
before continuing. If any doubt exists about having achieved
an unbroken coating, a second application should be made The mixed material should be placed within 30 minutes of
and, again, allowed to dry before continuing. mixing in order to gain the full benefit of fluidity and of the
expansion process. If placing by pump, standard concrete
Pre-soaking - Substrate priming pumping practice should be followed. The pump and pipeline
must be ‘primed’ with a rich cement slurry or mortar,
Pre-soaking the formed repair area with clean water helps
discharging the primer mix as waste. Pumping should be
to ensure good adhesion of the Renderoc LA55 at the
commenced immediately after ‘priming’ in this way.
interface of the concrete and improves the flow of the product
during the installation. The area should be filled with clean Experience has shown Putzmeister S5 and Putzmeister P11
water for a minimum 2 hours before the application takes mixer/pumps are suitable equipment to pump Renderoc
place. LA55.
Immediately before application takes place, any free water Renderoc LA55 when used for reinstatement of horizontal
should be removed by draining or vacuum. areas, must be suitably restrained by formwork.
Note: When using Renderoc LA55 in conjunction with
Galvashield anodes, refer to the Galvashield TDS for
guideance on pre-soaking and installation.

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Low temperature working Dekguard products may be applied over the repair area
In cold conditions down to 5°C, the use of warm mixing water following the removal of any curing membranes and form
(up to 30°C) is advisable to accelerate strength development. release prior to the application of Dekguard system to allow
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious penetration of the silane primers.
materials should then be adopted.
Cleaning
The material should not be applied when the substrate Renderoc LA55 and Concure A99 should be removed from
and/or air temperature is 5°C and falling. At 5°C static tools, equipment and mixers with clean water immediately
temperature or at 5°C and rising, the application may proceed. after use. Cured material can only be removed mechanically.

High temperature working Equipment used with Nitoprime Zincrich should be cleaned
with Fosroc Solvent 10.
At ambient temperatures above 35°C, the material should
be stored in the shade and iced water used for mixing.
Limitations
Curing Renderoc LA55 should not be used when the temperature
is below 5°C and falling. Do not mix part bags under any
Correct curing is essential to ensure optimum performance
circumstances. The product should not be used to reinstate
of the product.
horizontal areas where the surface would remain unrestrained
The formwork should be left in place until the compressive during cure. It should not be exposed to moving water during
strength of the Renderoc LA55 is 10MPa or as otherwise application. If any doubts arise concerning temperature,
specified by the Supervising Officer. Renderoc LA55 is a application or substrate conditions, contact Fosroc.
cement-based concrete reinstatement material. It is
recommend that the formwork be left in place for as long as Supply
practically possible to provide the best curing conditions. In
common with all cementitious materials, Renderoc LA55 Renderoc LA55 20kg: FC302030-20KG
must be cured immediately after the formwork is stripped in
Nitoprime Zincrich 1 litre: FC322100-1L
accordance with good concrete practice. Immediately after
striking the formwork, all exposed faces of the repair should Concure A99 20 litre: FC600909-20L
be thoroughly soaked with clean water and then sprayed
Fosroc Solvent 10 4 litre: FC600800-4L
with a liquid curing membrane such as Concure A99. Any
delay in starting the curing process after the formwork is
stripped will adversely affect the performance of the product. Coverage and yield
In fast drying conditions, supplementary curing with polythene
sheeting taped down at the edges must be used. In cold Renderoc LA55: Approx 10 litres / 20kg bag
conditions, the finished repair must be protected from Concure A99: 5 m²/litre
freezing.
Nitoprime Zincrich: 8m² / litre
Overcoating with protective decorative finishes
Notes: the coverage figures for liquid products are theoretical
Renderoc LA55 is extremely durable and will provide
- due to wastage factors and the variety and nature of
excellent protection to the embedded steel reinforcement
possible substrates, practical coverage figures will be
within the repaired locations. The surrounding parts of the
reduced.
structure will generally benefit from the application of a
protective barrier/decorative coating to limit the advance of
Storage
chlorides and carbon dioxide, thus bringing them up to the
same protective standard as the repair itself. Fosroc Renderoc LA55 has a shelf life of 2 years if kept in the
recommends the use of the Dekguard range of protective, original, unopened bags. Do not use if there are lumps in
anti-carbonation coatings. These products provide a the product, or a loss of workability (requiring more water
decorative and uniform appearance as well as protecting to be added) is experienced.
areas of the structure which might otherwise be at risk from If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions
the environment. the shelf life may be reduced.
Important notice
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available from the Fosroc website. Read the SDS and TDS carefully prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency,
contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.

Product disclaimer
This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) summarises our best knowledge of the product, including how to use and apply the product based on the information available at the time. You should read
this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in
which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for
any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.

*Manufactured and sold under license from Fosroc Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd
International Limited. Fosroc, the Fosroc logo and 1956 Dandenong Rd Clayton VIC 3168
Renderoc are trade marks of Fosroc International Ph: 1800 812 864
Limited, used under license. ABN 80 069 961 968
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